This is the next instalment of a monthly feature going through the 95 Departments of France in numerical order to check out things of interest. I hope you enjoy it
Location – On the Southern border of France
Origin of name – named after the river
Historical tit-bits – The fortress of Foix has been attacked many times without being captured – including by Simon de Montfort.
Capital – Foix
Signature foods – Charcuterie, cheese
Places to visit – Seix (village), Aleu (mountain village), Mirepoix, Mont Valier
Go to this Pinboard to see the Departments of France so far.
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